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How many manual transmission have been produced for the 2nd gen is250?

Old 04-06-15, 02:13 PM
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Default How many manual transmission have been produced for the 2nd gen is250?

I am just curious to see if they are rare via the production units, thanks!
Old 04-06-15, 02:34 PM
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I don't know exact numbers, but last detail I had heard was 3% of Lexus USA sales were for manual transmission cars.

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
I don't know exact numbers, but last detail I had heard was 3% of Lexus USA sales were for manual transmission cars.

Jeff
I totaled one of those rare 3%
Old 04-07-15, 01:50 PM
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Jeff,

While we're on the topic of production units, would you happen to have a guesstimate on the ratio for 2nd Gen IS250s and IS350s sold in the US? I've asked Lexus Corp this question several times but they've never been able to provide me an answer.
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Originally Posted by B16da9
I totaled one of those rare 3%
Sad....they are hard to find....LOL
Old 04-07-15, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by B16da9
I totaled one of those rare 3%
you monster!
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I sold mine!!
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I've got one, however over here in South Africa they are not that difficult to find, i would say 1 out of every 8 cars I've come across is MT.
What I've been told by the Lexus dealer over here is that only 10% of all the 2nd gen is250's produced were MT....not sure what that equates to in real world figures though.

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Old 04-08-15, 06:40 AM
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I have a MT IS250. While hunting for my current car i think i came across 6 or 7 with MT. Most of them had the suede interior though. Luckily i found a leather interior one.
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I own a is250 2007 manual and its a beast stock. Starting a lot of mods end of month. Bought it $12000
With 72000k miles on it
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I found a leather interior one too!!
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My '08 is a m/t. Just turned 42K today.
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Originally Posted by redspencer
Jeff,

While we're on the topic of production units, would you happen to have a guesstimate on the ratio for 2nd Gen IS250s and IS350s sold in the US? I've asked Lexus Corp this question several times but they've never been able to provide me an answer.
Based on the sample I observe in my city, in every 10 Lexus IS on the street, I only see may be 1 IS350. I think IS350 occupy less than 10% of the total sales of all the IS. Well, the sample is quite small and not representative of the whole US but it does have some truth to it, definitely no more than 10%.
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I don't remember the exact number but I think it's about 1500 per year?

Jeff: correct me if I am wrong.....
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Traded mine almost 2yrs ago wish i didn't, just for the sake of it my favorite setup
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